Electromechanical Engineering Lead
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9499846
Date Posted: 3/18/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Covington, GA
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
Description
Go to end ⇓This role is part of the Company's Research & Development Integrated Systems Department. This role plays a vital role in crafting the future of new and existing medical devices, fostering innovation in the med tech industry. This Design Engineering Lead role will drive the development of reusable/capital electro-mechanical medical devices from concept through design freeze. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, and managing all phases of New Product Development (NPD). Specific responsibilities include:
- Designing electro-mechanical reusable/capital medical devices from concept through design freeze.
- Creating comprehensive design documentation.
- Overseeing testing in both bench and clinical environments.
- Ensuring seamless execution through vendor and supplier coordination.
- Leading a team of engineers and designers.
- Engaging effectively with internal and external clients such as sales, marketing, regulatory, quality assurance, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering teams.
- Traveling domestically and internationally to support New Product Development (NPD) efforts.
- Creating design documentation such as user needs assessments, design specifications, test plans, risk analysis reports, and technical files.
- Performing testing and evaluating developments at the bench level and in clinical environments.
- Collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers to develop and test prototypes, ensuring seamless execution.
- Leading cross-functional project teams consisting of internal and external resources, encouraging a cooperative and diverse environment.
- Negotiating with suppliers and managing external resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Directing technicians and providing mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
Must-Have Skills, Education, and Experience:
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with extensive experience in the medical device industry and capital equipment design.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required, Master's degree in engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in electro-mechanical capital equipment design
- Strong Coaching and Team Leadership Skills and Experiences are a must.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills with ability to clearly articulate solutions to complex technical problems
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work through ambiguity with teammates.
- Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
